Honda Fit 2007-2013 used car review

Small on the outside, but big on the inside, the Honda Fit is a great car for city drivers.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 4.5 out of 5 Drive , 3 out of 5 Safety , 2 out of 5 Value , 4 out of 5 Interior , 4.5 out of 5

Overall score , 3.6 out of 5

The good
  • Interior versatility, particularly the ‘Magic Seats’
  • Low running costs
  • Great for city driving
The not-so-good
  • Low safety rating for its age
  • CVT automatic can make the engine noisy

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2008 Honda Fit G

Price

$5,600 to $15,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.3-litre four-cylinder, 73kW/127Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Two-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

4-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

3985mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1525mm

Turning circle

9.4m

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Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
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